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People's Justice Legal Research Team
Statute of Limitations
Rhode Island has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims from the date of discovery.
3 years from discovery of injury and PFAS connection
Filing Venue
Where to File in Rhode Island
Rhode Island personal injury claims are governed by R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14, providing a 3-year limitations period. Federal PFAS claims proceed in MDL 2873 (D.S.C.). Quonset State Airport and the former Quonset Point Naval Air Station in North Kingstown have documented PFAS from AFFF operations. Rhode Island DEM has conducted PFAS testing of public water systems across the state.
Rhode Island Data
Exposure in Rhode Island
Source: DoD PFAS Installation Database; RI DEM PFAS Assessment Reports